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The Best Places to Visit in London

London is a diverse and
exciting city with so much to see and discover. Whilst visiting this amazing
city you should of course visit the BuckinghamPalace, the Tower of London,
various theatres, clubs and the like. There are many more places to visit which
most tourists often miss. Here is a list of some of the best places you should
never miss when in London.

BuckinghamPalace

This is the
home of the Queen of London. The palace is usually open to the public in the
months of August and September when the queen is away at Balmorals in Scotland. Most
visitors come to this place to watch the Ceremonial Changing of the Guard that
takes place at 11:30 am all year round. Other attractions in the palace include
the Royal Mews, where the glass royal wedding coach and the gold coronation
coach are on display.

The Tower of London

This is
actually a castle with more than a dozen towers. The tower is arguably the most
famous tourist destination site where the prince Edward V and his younger
brother were murdered. There are so many things to see at the tower. Some
sights you should not miss are the Traitor’s Gate – where new prisoners passed
if approaching by boat and the Tower
of Green Scaffold – where
seven people, amongst them two wives of Henry VII, were beheaded.

St. Paul’s Cathedral

Although London has many interesting churches, the Saint Paul’s Cathedral is certainly the most
famous. The initial cathedral was destroyed in 1766 in the Great Fire. The trip
to the top is 530 steps, which are done during several stages. At the first
stage, you will reach a walkway called the Whispering Gallery. Here the
acoustics will ensure you are heard on the other side of the Cathedral. The
next step is an outdoor walkway that allows you to have a 360 degrees view of London. The last stage
allows you to have a better view of London.
The cathedral is usually open from 8:30 am – 4:00 PM every Monday to Saturday.

Westminster Abbey

The
Westminster Abbey is a key royal stop for any tour of London. It is in this spot where some of the
most famous kings and queens of London
were buried. One of the major places of the site is the Poet’s corner, where London’s famous writers
such as Charles Dickens, Chaucer and Edmund Spenser among others were buried.
Various practices to memorialize these writers are also carried out in this
monument during different times of the week.

Knightsbridge

This is an
upscale situated next to Hyde Park. A visit to
the Knightsbridge will allow you to find the Harrods and go down to the food
hall where you will enjoy a look at the work of art which included the fresh
fish display. When in Knightsbridge, do not forget to pass by the Harvey
Nichols. A stroll to the neighbourhood will allow you to witness a wealth of
excellent pricey boutiques. Both the Harrods and the Harvey Nichols are open
from 10-7 Monday to Saturday.

Authors BioAbbas is a blogger who researches and talks about the vibrant city of London. He writes article on hotel accommodation, places to eat as well as fascinating sites to see for Eccleston Square Hotel.